Dear friends, Last Tuesday, through our office window, I saw a van show up in the upper parking lot and some people going into the sanctuary carrying things. By the time I finished what I was doing and walked up the hill, it was gone. I went into the sanctuary and peeked behind the chancel […]
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Weekend of Spirit: “Inspiring Courage”
Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20 Join Open Spirit for our sixth annual Weekend of Spirit. Through shared meals, music, conversation, art projects and experiential workshops, we will delve into our theme: “Inspiring Courage.” We will hear from people who inspire us about what inspires them. We will reflect on the different meaning courage […]
Facing Fear and Claiming Courage: A Conversation About Gender Identity and Community
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00pm in Edwards Hall On November 6, Massachusetts voters have an opportunity to affirm the civil rights of our Transgender neighbors. The ballot initiative stirs deep-rooted hopes and fears. Join us for an honest conversation as we face our fear and claim our courage. We will hear personal stories of courage […]
Super Saturday
Saturday, October 20 at Keefe Tech The Massachusetts Conference, in partnership with Connecticut and Rhode Island Conferences, is offering a day of workshops, forums, networking and worship on Saturday, October 20, at Keefe Tech High School in Framingham. The featured speaker will be Dr. David M. Csinos, who writes and speaks widely about faith formation, […]
Almost Home 2018
A Workshop for All Who Care about Veterans Friday, Sept. 28, 9:00am-3:30pm in Edwards Hall This annual gathering of vets, first responders and advocates throughout Massachusetts is sponsored by the Brookfield Institute and hosted by Edwards Church and Open Spirit. It is focused on honoring, welcoming, and responding to the service given by everyday women […]
A Vibrant Welcome
Volunteer Afternoon and Picnic Saturday, Sept. 8, Gardening at 2pm, Picnic at 4pm As we enter the fall season, we’ll gather to prepare the areas around our signs and other parts of our campus for seasons ahead. After a couple hours of outdoor work, we’ll gather for a picnic with light refreshments (and herbal teas […]
Kermit’s Korner: Climate, Jobs, and Justice Outdoor “People’s School”
Sat. Sept. 8 at noon, American Legion Playground 25 Glendon St, East Boston In thousands of cities and towns around the world events are being planned for September 8 to demand that our local leaders end fossil fuel dependence, take action towards 100% renewable energy and start putting people over profits to ensure a just […]
Little Wooden Banks Update
Here we are, almost in cool fall again. I hope your summer was a good one. Our very faithful contributor Gloria Sadler has moved to Florida, and we wish her and her daughter Jill many blessings in their new home. We had five donations to our Little Wooden Banks Fund in July and August for […]
Family Ministry News
It’s been quite a busy summer with people of all ages participating in our Christian Education programs! We’ve helped water the herb garden; we’ve been experimenting (and playing) with science and water throughout the summer. Do you know how many drops of water fit on a penny? What does that have to do with God? […]
Sandwiches, Sides and Juice Boxes Needed
Pick up a tag on September 9 and 16 Please help us prepare 60 bag lunches to bring to Worcester Fellowship outdoor church on Sunday, September 23. At coffee hour in the weeks before, there will be tags you can take to divide up the needed supplies. If you miss picking up a tag, but […]